Best 10 Simple Glazed Carrots Recipes

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Whether they're a sweet pop of color on your holiday table, a healthy side dish, or a crave-worthy sweet treat, glazed carrots are a versatile dish that can elevate any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a delicious side dish that will please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

EASY GLAZED CARROTS RECIPE



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Glazed carrots are an easy simple elegant side dish to prepare for any occasion. These carrots are simmered in a mixture of orange juice, brown sugar, salt, and butter.

Provided by Savory Thoughts

Categories     Main Course     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb. carrots (about six carrots)
1/2 cup light brown sugar
¼ cup orange juice
¼ tsp. kosher salt
4 tbsp. butter
1 ½ cup water
1 tbsp. parsley (fresh)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan add the water and carrots and cook until fork through, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside in a bowl.
  • In the same saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar on medium heat. Then add the salt and orange juice, parsley and carrots. Cook for 5 minutes on medium-low heat. Transfer to a large bowl and serve warm as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6 People, Calories 164 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 155 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 20 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

SIMPLE HONEY GLAZED CARROTS



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Make and share this Simple Honey Glazed Carrots recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AshleyP

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 2 pounds carrots, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2-2 lbs baby carrots
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 lemon, juice of
fresh ground black pepper or chopped parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Rinse carrots under cold water and put in a medium saucepan. Cover with water and add salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and continue cooking for about 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.
  • In a saute pan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add honey and brown sugar and cook, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Add the lemon juice and gently stir in carrots, coating well. Continue heating, gently stirring, until carrots are hot and glazed. Serve immediately garnished with freshly ground pepper or chopped parsley, if desired.

EASY GLAZED CARROTS



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These glazed carrots are easy and simple to make. They make a great kid's snack or even a side dish to go with a meal.

Provided by Brittany Austin

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots     Glazed Carrot Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (16 ounce) can sliced carrots, drained
⅔ cup brown sugar
¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons orange marmalade

Steps:

  • Place carrots into a microwave-safe bowl; add brown sugar, butter, and orange marmalade to carrots. Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap and cook in microwave on high power for 3 minutes; stir. If butter and marmalade aren't completely melted, continue cooking on high power for 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until carrots are coated with glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 362.9 mg, Sugar 32.2 g

GLAZED CARROTS



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Simple dish with tender carrots with a buttery glaze and a mild sweetness.

Provided by Tricia McTamaney

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots     Glazed Carrot Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
¼ cup butter
¼ cup packed brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Place carrots into a large saucepan, pour in enough water to reach depth of 1 inch, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer carrots until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
  • Melt butter in the same saucepan; stir brown sugar, salt, and white pepper into butter until brown sugar and salt have dissolved. Transfer carrots into brown sugar sauce; cook and stir until carrots are glazed with sauce, about 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 193.8 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

GLAZED CARROTS IN THE MICROWAVE



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Make and share this Glazed Carrots in the Microwave recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mami J

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb carrot, cut into 1/4 in thick sticks
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a microwave resistant container that is large enough to hold all the carrots. Add the rest of the ingredients and toss to combine.
  • Cover and cook 5-8 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. Serve, garnishing with more orange zest, if desired.

MAPLE GLAZED CARROTS



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A super-easy side dish for any occasion. Nice sweet and salty flavor to the carrots!

Provided by cherbear

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots     Glazed Carrot Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ½ pounds baby carrots
¼ cup butter
⅓ cup maple syrup
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place carrots into a pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and transfer carrots to a serving bowl.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir maple syrup into melted butter and cook until warmed, 1 to 2 more minutes. Pour butter-maple syrup over carrots and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 100.8 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

OVEN GLAZED CARROTS



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These are nice and convenient to make when roasting a chicken or pot roast in the oven. I usually make it with baby carrots but sliced carrots may also be used instead of strips. Seasoning is very simple, which I'll often change depending on the meal.

Provided by LonghornMama

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 medium scraped carrots
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Cut carrots into strips 1/4 inch thick and about 1 1/2 inches long.
  • Place in a buttered casserole dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Dot with brown sugar and butter.
  • Cover.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.

GLAZED CARROTS



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"THE SWEET TASTE of the glaze not only enhances these carrots, but it is very compatible with the rest of the meal. Another great thing about this vegetable dish is that it adds a nice colorful touch to the table. Whenever Mom fixed this dish I was never disappointed!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

9 to 12 medium carrots (about 1-1/2 pounds)
4 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Peel carrots and cut in half lengthwise. Boil in salted water until tender; drain well. Melt butter in a heavy skillet; add lemon juice and brown sugar and stir until mixture thickens. Add carrots; stir until well glazed and heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

HONEY-GLAZED BABY CARROTS



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Not even kids can resist vegetables like carrots when they are smothered in butter and honey!

Provided by Sarah Stephan

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots     Glazed Carrot Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (16 ounce) package baby carrots
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add carrots, cover, and steam until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • While carrots are steaming, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Combine with honey and cornstarch.
  • Pour glaze over cooked carrots and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 149.2 mg, Sugar 14 g

GLAZED BABY CARROTS



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For a zippy side dish, try this recipe. These brown sugar-glazed carrots come together in no time at all. -Anita Foster, Fairmount, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound fresh, frozen or canned whole baby carrots
Water
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Cook carrots in a small amount of water until tender. Drain. In a saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar; heat until sugar dissolves. Add carrots and toss to coat. Heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right carrots: Select fresh, tender carrots with smooth skin and vivid color. Avoid carrots that are limp, wrinkled, or have blemishes.
  • Prepare the carrots: Peel the carrots and cut them into uniform pieces, such as slices, rounds, or baby carrots. If using whole carrots, trim the ends and score them lengthwise to help them cook evenly.
  • Use a large skillet: To prevent overcrowding and ensure even cooking, use a large skillet or sauté pan that can accommodate the carrots in a single layer.
  • Heat the butter or oil: Heat the butter or oil over medium heat until shimmering. This helps create a flavorful base for the carrots and prevents them from sticking to the pan.
  • Add the carrots: Once the butter or oil is hot, add the carrots to the skillet. Spread them out in a single layer and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and brown slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the glaze ingredients: Stir in the glaze ingredients, such as honey, maple syrup, brown sugar, or orange juice. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and glazed.
  • Season to taste: Before serving, season the glazed carrots with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add a sprinkle of fresh herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, or thyme, for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Glazed carrots are a simple yet versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish for a variety of meals. Whether you prefer a sweet and savory glaze or a more savory one, there are endless possibilities for creating delicious glazed carrots. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make glazed carrots that are both flavorful and visually appealing. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy vegetable dish, give glazed carrots a try – you won't be disappointed!

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